Hawarden, Iowa — The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to try to solve a case involving the theft of copper.
According to the sheriff’s office, they investigated a theft complaint that occurred at a business north of Hawarden on Thursday.
Upon further investigation, deputies believe someone stole copper wire and scrap copper from a large metal cargo container located at the rear of the business property by cutting a lock on the container.
They tell us the copper included rolls of 1-inch, 2-inch, and 3/4-inch diameter and is valued at approximately $10,000.
The theft is believed to have occurred within the past two weeks.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the sheriff’s office.
